English Scores Jump with Full Implementation of Literacy Act; Math and Science Mixed Results

Alabama student performance in English Language Arts improved significantly in 2024, with the largest spike coming in third grade as Read the full release.  


PARCA Speaker Series featuring Larry Sabato

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PARCA will be hosting our fifth annual Speaker Series event on the evening of Thursday, September 12th at Red Mountain Read the full release.  


Major Gains on Reading Scores, More 3rd Graders Reading Sufficiently

Alabama third graders showed major improvement in reading performance in 2024, as the percentage of Alabama students reading sufficiently by Read the full release.  


How Alabama Democracy Compares

In recent years, Alabamians’ rate of participation in elections has lagged behind other states as electoral competition has decreased and Read the full release.  


Most Alabama Cities Grow; Losses Moderate

After being hit hard with declines during the Covid-19 pandemic, Birmingham and Mobile saw an ebb in population declines, while Read the full release.  


Graduation and College and Career Readiness

More Alabama high school students graduated ready for college or careers in 2023, according to data recently released by the Read the full release.  


PARCA Partners with VOICES on 30th Edition of Alabama Kids Count Data Book

VOICES for Alabama’s Children published the 2023 Alabama Kids Count Data Book today, marking the 30th edition of the book published by the Read the full release.  


Huntsville and Baldwin Continue Population Gains, Birmingham Remains in Top 50 of U.S. Metros

The Huntsville area and Baldwin County continue to add more new residents, while growth in Shelby County and St. Clair Read the full release.  


Revisiting PARCA’s Annual Forum

Housing inventory continues to fall, and prices continue to rise. Pressures on the housing market ripple across the economy but Read the full release.  


Alabama Public Opinion Survey

PARCA’s most recent public opinion survey finds, once again, aversion to certain taxes, support for public education, and mistrust in Read the full release.